The Dali heads to Virginia - Monday, June 24, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 24, 2024 [Web version](   [Chesapeake Bay Bridge to suspend traffic as Dali heads to Norfolk]( The Maryland Transport Authority said “out of an abundance of caution,” it would be holding traffic on the bridge Monday between 11 a.m. and noon as the marine vessel passes beneath. [READ MORE](   [Turning mostly sunny, breezy and less humid. Highs in the 80s.]( After a record-breaking hot weekend across the D.C. area (100 on Saturday, 99 on Sunday at Reagan National Airport), a little relief arrives to start the week. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Ethanol brings America's clean energy future within reach]( The National Corn Growers Association is working to strengthen support for ethanol as an immediate environmental, economic and energy solution.   [DC Public Service Commission to investigate Washington Gas leaks]( “We are now persuaded that there is a need to provide more clarity into WGL's leak management practices,” the commission that oversees utility companies said in its order for an investigation. [READ MORE](   [Bethesda lane, ramp closures on River Road begin for utility work]( If you use River Road, between Wilson Lane and Western Avenue in Montgomery County, expect slower travel as utility work is expected to last over the summer. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by DoorDash [DC ‘Dasher' describes how the job gives you ‘flexibility in your life']( “If you want to finance something else that's going on or something like that, it gives you flexibility in your life,” says Dasher Collier White, who also runs his own business.   [Sickle cell gene therapy offers ‘normal life' for 12-year-old DC boy]( Kendric Cromer, 12, will receive a new life-changing gene therapy this fall. He's the first in the nation to get a treatment that could cure his sickle cell disease. [READ MORE](   [Opera legend Renée Fleming pens new book on harnessing the arts for health and wellness]( "I feel like the advocate or chief cheerleader, so I wanted to share the work with the public." The five-time Grammy winner previously worked on the first collaboration to find the intersection between the arts, health and neuroscience. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Four ways to get the best pregnancy care]( Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative journey, filled with anticipation and joy. However, it also comes with its share of challenges. Ensuring you receive the best care is essential for a healthy pregnancy and a smooth delivery.   [Bowie couple 'saved their entire lives to embark' on pilgrimage to Mecca. They were among hundreds killed by extreme heat]( This years' Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca has been held amid extreme weather conditions which saw temperatures consistently soar above average figures. [READ MORE](   [Police investigate death of 80-year-old inmate in Maryland as homicide]( Ralph Ruark was pronounced dead on Saturday by emergency medical personnel at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland where he was an inmate, according to the Maryland State Police. [READ MORE](   Event [Federal News Network's Cloud Exchange 2024 | Register now]( Are civilian agencies across the government cloud-smart? How are they taking advantage of cloud to deliver digital services and improve mission deliverables? Find out during our exclusive event June 25 and 26.   [Car Review: 2025 Lexus UX 300h adds more power while keeping its high MPG ways]( The smallest Lexus crossover gets more technology, a dose of extra power and a price tag that is friendlier than other Lexus crossovers. [READ MORE](   [Nationals rally in the ninth behind hits by Thomas, Meneses and beat the Rockies 2-1]( The Nationals improved to 11-4 since June 7, the best record in the majors in that span. They have won four of their last five series. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Canon [How to manage the digital records deadline]( June 30th deadline approaches, when NARA will only accept digitized documents. Agencies must deal with the largest volume known as modern textual records.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](